Harvey Bike Accident Attorney
Bicycle Accidents in Harvey Can Lead to Serious Injuries
Even relatively low-speed crashes involving bikes can lead to broken bones, head injuries, or long-term medical problems given the lack of safety features protecting cyclists.
These accidents often occur when drivers are distracted or not paying close attention on busy roads, at intersections, and in neighborhoods. Even when drivers do see bike riders, they don’t always give them the right of way or maintain a safe passing distance, leading to serious collisions.

Donald D’Aunoy Jr. represents individuals who have been injured in bicycle accidents in Harvey and throughout Jefferson Parish, helping them evaluate their legal options after a crash.
Visibility and Driver Awareness Are Major Factors in Bicycle Accidents
One of the biggest differences between bicycle accidents and a typical car crash is visibility. Drivers are trained to watch for other vehicles, but many are not actively looking for cyclists, especially when turning, changing lanes, or pulling out from side streets or parking lots.
Common bike accident scenarios include:
- Drivers turning right across a bike lane or shoulder
- Drivers turning left across traffic and failing to notice an oncoming cyclist
- Vehicles pulling out of driveways or parking lot exits with walls, fences, or bushes that block visibility along the sidewalk or shoulder
- Drivers changing lanes without checking for cyclists
- Passing vehicles that misjudge how much space a bicycle needs
- Low visibility conditions such as early morning, evening, or rainy weather
Cyclists are smaller and less visible than cars, which increases the risk of collisions even when the rider is doing everything correctly.
Bicycle Accident Injuries Are Often More Severe
Because cyclists lack the protective structure of a vehicle, injuries in bicycle accidents are often more severe than injuries in many car accidents. Riders may be thrown from the bicycle, struck directly by a vehicle, or slide across pavement after impact.
Common injuries in bicycle accident cases include:
- Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
- Broken arms, wrists, and collarbones
- Leg and knee injuries
- Spinal and back injuries
- Road rash and severe skin abrasions
- Internal injuries
- Facial injuries and dental damage
Even when a cyclist is wearing a helmet, serious injuries can still occur due to the force of impact.
Were You Injured in a Bicycle Accident in Harvey? Call Lawyer Don
Bicycle accident cases often involve disputed fault, insurance investigations, and serious injuries that may require long-term medical care. How injuries are documented, whether evidence is preserved, and your communications with insurance companies are all factors that can influence the outcome of your claim. Call or contact us today for a free case evaluation.
Fault and Liability in Bicycle Accident Cases Can Be Complicated
Drivers are expected to exercise caution around more vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians, but fault in a bicycle accident is not always as straightforward as people assume.
For example, drivers do have a duty to yield when entering a roadway or sidewalk from a driveway, but that does not automatically make them 100% responsible if the cyclist was riding in a way that made the collision unavoidable or more likely.
Courts and insurance companies will usually look at things like:
Driver factors:
- Did the driver stop before crossing the sidewalk?
- Did the driver inch forward slowly to check visibility?
- Was the driver looking both directions?
- Was the driver moving slowly or accelerating quickly?
- Were there visibility obstructions (walls, bushes, parked vehicles)?
Cyclist factors:
- Was the cyclist riding very fast on a sidewalk?
- Was the cyclist riding against traffic?
- Did the cyclist have time to stop but didn’t?
- Was the cyclist visible (lights, reflectors at night)?
- Was the cyclist paying attention?
- Was the cyclist riding in a place where drivers wouldn’t expect fast-moving traffic?
If a cyclist is moving quickly along a sidewalk past a blind driveway, a strong argument can be made that the cyclist should have anticipated that a driver might not see them and slowed down.
Other scenarios where fault could be disputed include accidents with a cyclist who was:
- Riding against traffic
- Ignoring traffic signals
- Riding at night without lights
- Darting into a traffic lane, assuming drivers would yield or give space
Louisiana uses a comparative fault system, which means more than one party can share responsibility for an accident. Receiving compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering typically depends on how fault is assigned and whether the driver is found primarily responsible for the accident.
Evidence That May Be Important in a Bicycle Accident Claim
Because fault is often disputed in bicycle accidents, evidence can be extremely important in determining how the crash occurred and who was responsible. Evidence that may help support a bicycle accident claim includes:
- Police reports
- Photos of the bicycle, vehicle, and accident scene
- Helmet damage
- Witness statements
- Traffic camera or surveillance footage
- Medical records documenting injuries
- Accident reconstruction analysis in serious cases
- Photos of road conditions or visibility issues
Gathering evidence at the scene is not always possible for a cyclist who has just been struck by a vehicle. Contacting a bicycle accident lawyer as soon as possible allows an investigation to begin while the scene is still fresh, ideally before important evidence disappears.
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Harvey residents can reach our Westbank office with a short and direct drive along Manhattan Boulevard. Most routes in Harvey connect easily to Manhattan Boulevard, making the office convenient to access from nearby neighborhoods and commercial areas.
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1901 Manhattan Blvd
Building D, Suite 313
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 508-6414
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Lawyer Don provides thorough, aggressive bike accident representation for injured cyclists in Harvey. Learn more about your options and next steps by calling (504) 508-6414 to schedule a free consultation.
